Saturday, 30 October 2010

Saturday, October 30, 2010 Article roundup 27th-30th October 2010

The RTD/Regeneration debate continues, but meanwhile we have a preview of the current Doctor in the Christmas Special to look forward to in Children in Need. And John Barrowman makes another of his rare appearances at Christmas too, in the Strictly Come Dancing special!

Series Coverage
Digital Spy(28th) - 'Who' preview for 'Children in Need'
ATV Network(28th) - Children in Need to feature Doctor Who Christmas Preview
flick filosopher(28th) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: geek fave Mark Sheppard to appear in Season Six

Sarah Jane Adventures
Den of Geek(28th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Empty Planet gallery
Den of Geek(28th) - Russell T Davies on Doctor Who regeneration issue
Digital Spy(27th) - Davies admits 'Who' fan controversy
BBC Doctor Who(27th) - Interview with Russell T Davies
Northern Echo(27th) - Time-travel companions
Guardian(27th) - Doctor Who: Matt Smith in The Sarah Jane Adventures
The Yorker(27th) - Doctor Who blog: The Sarah Jane Adventures

Doctor Who Live
South Wales Echo(30th) - Dr Who Live – Cardiff International Arena HHHHH
Western Mail(30th) - Doctor Who Live tour lands in Cardiff
Big Issue in Scotland(29th) - Doctor Who Live: The Monsters are Coming!
South Wales Echo(28th) - Doctor Who stage show comes to life
L&Si(28th) - Le Mark Floors for Dr Who Live UK tour
Left Lion(28th) - Dr Who Live at the Nottingham Ice Arena

People
Scotsman(30th) - Gig review: John Barrowman
Bromsgrove Standard(29th) - An entertaining show for all (An evening with John Barrowman)
Anglophenia(28th) - Happy Birthday To 'Doctor Who' Star Matt Smith
flick filosopher(28th) - tres cool: Sylvester McCoy will appear in ‘The Hobbit’!
Airlock Alpha(27th) - Former ‘Doctor Who’ Star Set To Visit Middle-Earth
Filmonic(27th) - Sylvester McCoy is Radagast the Brown
Rutherglen Recorder(27th) - Andy leads Doctor Who invasion force (Andrew Smith/Full Circle)
Unreality TV(27th) - Strictly Come Dancing 2010: John Barrowman to star in Christmas special
Anglophenia(27th) - 'Torchwood' Star John Barrowman Goes 'Dancing'
Now Magazine(27th) - John Barrowman to appear on Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special
STV(27th) - Strictly speaking John Barrowman’s a busy boy
South Wales Argus(27th) - Take one in theatre bid (Gareth David Lloyd)
Daily Beast(27th) - Sherlock Holmes Gets an iPhone (Steven Moffat)

Merchandise
MovieWeb(30th) - EXCLUSIVE: Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series Blu-ray Clip
SFX(29th) - DVD REVIEW The Sarah Jane Adventures, series three
SFX(29th) - BOOK REVIEW Wiped! Doctor Who’s Missing Episodes – Richard Molesworth
flick filosopher(29th) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: 42 classic-series Target novelizations for sale on eBay
IGN(28th) - Doctor Who's Movie Due (TVM)
TV Shows on DVD(27th) - Doctor Who - Announced for February DVD: 'The Movie: Special Edition' and 'Story #063: The Mutants'

Miscellaneous
ATV Network(29th) - Poll Results: Which Doctor Who Companion Would You Like to See Return
OLBG(29th) - Doctor Who Movie Odds Make Johnny Depp And Matt Smith Favourites To Play Lead Role
Shiny Style(29th) - Top Halloween make-up looks
Coolest Gadgets(28th) - Doctor Who Levitating TARDIS
Walyou(28th) - Remote Control Daleks Will Never Exterminate You (But They’ll Still Try)
Times and Star(28th) - A passion for Antiques (Stephanie Connell from Bonhams)
BBC News(27th) - Dr Who cottage is brother's tribute to lifelong fan

Humour
The Spoof(30th) - The Last Will and Testimony of Paul: Psychic Octopus predicts next Vajazzling

Saturday, October 30, 2010 Publicity: The Empty Planet

The Sarah Jane Adventures - The Empty Planet
Written by Gareth Roberts; Directed by Ashley Way; Produced by Brian Minchin

Part One - Monday 1st November, 5:15-5:45pm CBBC/Wednesday 3rd November, 4:30-5:00pm BBC1

Clyde and Rani wake up one day to discover that they are the only survivors of the human race! The whole of Earth is empty . even Sarah Jane has vanished. But a deserted London holds terrors of its own. Strange forces lurk in the shadows, as mysterious visitors approach!

Part Two - Tuesday 2nd November, 5:15-5:45pm CBBC/Thursday 4th November, 4:30-5:00pm BBC1

Clyde and Rani meet their enemy, as the Robots arrive on Earth - but what do they want, and where has the human race gone? It's a race against time, but without Sarah Jane's expertise, Clyde and Rani must trust each other like never before if they're to save the whole world.

Supporting Cast:
Haresh Chandra - Ace Bhatti; Carla Langer - Jocelyn Jee Esien; Gavin - Joe Mason; Red Robot - Paul Kasey; Yellow Robot - Ruari Mears; Voice of Robots - Jon Glover

Links:
BBC Doctor Who Website - The Empty Planet (part one)
BBC Doctor Who Website - The Empty Planet (part two)

Media Articles:
io9(3rd) - One of the best Doctor Who stories (that wasn't shown on Doctor Who)
Den of Geek(1st) - The Sarah Jane Adventures series 4 episodes 7 & 8 review: The Empty Planet
ATV Network(1st) - Monday's Ones to Watch
Den of Geek(28th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Empty Planet gallery

Wednesday, 27 October 2010

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Article roundup 25th-27th October 2010

Unsurprisingly there's plenty of coverage on the SJA revelations emerging from broadcast (and misinterpretation!)

Series Coverage
Daemon's TV(26th) - Mark Sheppard to Guest in DOCTOR WHO
Digital Spy(25th) - Matt Smith wants 'Who' outfit changes
Bang Showbiz(25th) - Doctor Who to film in US
Examiner(25th) - BBC series Doctor Who filming in America for 1st time
STV(25th) - Doctor Who to film in US

Sarah Jane Adventures
ATV Network(27th) - What we learned from Death of the Doctor
SFX(26th) - INTERVIEW Russell T Davies talks about THAT Sarah Jane Adventures line
io9(26th) - The truth about Doctor Who's regeneration limit revealed! (Sort of)
TV Squad(26th) - Ask Mo (regeneration)
Bleeding Cool News(26th) - Ten Thoughts About Sarah Jane Adventures: Death Of The Doctor Part Two
Bolton News(26th) - Young fans’ adventure at the cinema
Bleeding Cool News(26th) - The Doctor Now Has Five Hundred And Seven Regenerations (VIDEO)
io9(26th) - The Doctor Who reunion episode we've all been waiting for
Bleeding Cool(25th) - Ten Thoughts About Sarah Jane Adventures: Death Of The Doctor Part One
Comic Book Movie(25th) - REVIEW: The Doctor's Death Part 1

Torchwood
IGN(25th) - Torchwood Recruiting from Dollhouse?
Celebrity Mania(23rd) - Chad Michael Murray Eyes New Role on 'Torchwood'

Doctor Who Live
Liverpool Echo(27th) - Liverpool musician Ben Foster is conducting Doctor Who Live at the ECHO Arena
This is Nottingham(26th) - Review: Doctor Who Live at Nottingham Trent FM Arena
Messenger(25th) - Out of this world - Doctor Who Live

Awards/Nominations
Press Association(26th) - Hammond up for Children's Bafta (and SJA)
IFTN(26th) - Two BAFTA Nominations for ‘Roy’ (and SJA)

People
The Sun(27th) - Strictly's got John for Christmas (John Barrowman)
411Mania(26th) - Sylvester McCoy Confirms Hobbit Role
IGN(26th) - Who's in The Hobbit
Film Shaft(26th) - Confirmed: Sylvester McCoy Is Radagast The Brown In The Hobbit
Blastr(25th) - Sylvester McCoy to be The Hobbit's OTHER wizard
Digital Spy(25th) - Sylvester McCoy reveals 'Hobbit' role
Comic Book Resources(25th) - Sylvester McCoy Confirms He’s The Wizard Radagast In The Hobbit
SFX(23rd) - Sylvester McCoy Says He’s Been Cast In The Hobbit
Obsessed With Film(25th) - Another former timelord in THE HOBBIT?
Network Norwich(25th) - Christian actor on stage at Gorleston Pavilion (Graham Cole)

Merchandise
Den of Geek(26th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures series 3 DVD review
SFX(22nd) - DVD REVIEW Doctor Who – The Seeds Of Doom
Anglotopia(25th) - Doctor Who: Awesome DW iPhone App – Review

Miscellaneous
Kent Online(27th) - Doctor Who tribute to man who loved Daleks
flick filosopher(25th) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: new Eighth Doctor costume?
Daily Dust(25th) - Mcgann’s brand new outfit for Doctor Who
SFX(23rd) - SF and Fantasy’s 31 Greatest Tearjerkers

Related Items/Passing Mention
Slash Gear(26th) - Dalek-style robot gripper could be handy for amputees
New Scientist(25th) - Robots could ditch fingers for beanbags
New Zealand Herald(26th) - Getting our geek on
Inside Blip(25th) - 'Merlin' Renewed For Season 4 (Doctor Who delays its broadcast)

Thursday, 21 October 2010

Thursday, October 21, 2010 Article roundup 21st October 2010

Snippets from the new DWM make their way into the media, and John Barrowman will make another rare appearance on television(!) for Children in Need. And sadly actor Graham Crowden has passed away.

Series Coverage
Digital Spy(21st) - Neil Gaiman drops 'Doctor Who' hints
Shadowlocked(21st) - Mark Sheppard cast in Doctor Who
ATV Network(21st) - The Sun claims new Daleks ditched from Doctor Who
Den of Geek(19th) - Doctor Who series 6: latest casting update

Sarah Jane Adventures
see the Death of the Doctor article

Torchwood
Digital Spy(21st) - 'Torchwood' character details revealed
Sydney Morning Herald [AU](21st) - Battlestar Galactica writer goes back to the future (Jane Espenson)

The Adventure Games
Adventure Gamers(20th) - Doctor Who: The Adventure Games - Episode Three: TARDIS

People
South Wales Echo(21st) - It’s Myles better to shop in arcades
Western Mail(21st) - Torchwood star gives historic arcades her backing
STV(21st) - John Barrowman for Children In Need
Scottish Daily Record(21st) - Doctor Who star John Barrowman to host Scottish section of Children In Need at Glasgow's SECC
BBC News(21st) - Children in Need Scotland acts revealed (John Barrowman)
BBC Press(20th) - John Barrowman and cast of We Will Rock You join Pudsey for Children in Need Rocks Scotland
New Zealand Herald [NZ](21st) - Paul McGann coming in from the cult
Blastr(20th) - Found: 16-year-old David Tennant's 1st TV role in anti-smoking PSA
First Showing(20th) - David Tennant Thinks Zemeckis' 'Yellow Submarine' Has Sunk?
Cinema Blend(20th) - Is Zemeckis's Yellow Submarine Dead, Or Is David Tennant Just Confused?
MTV(20th) - 'Doctor Who' Writer Tony Lee Looks Ahead To Eleventh Doctor As IDW Ends Tenth Doctor's Series
Hello(20th) - Find out who are this week's most attractive celebs (David Tennant)

Obituaries
BBC News(21st) - Waiting for God star Graham Crowden dies aged 87
What's on TV(21st) - Scottish TV star Graham Crowden dies, aged 87
Scotsman(21st) - Stage and screen star Graham Crowden dies, aged 87

Merchandise
KansasCity(20th) - A primer to the world (or rather universe) of Doctor Who' (Visual Dictionary)

Miscellaneous
Anglophenia(21st) - Exterminate: Simon Pegg Enjoys Storytime With a Dalek
Glasgow Evening Times(21st) - Simon goes from fighting zombies to city book shop
Die Republican(21st) - Who is Doctor Who?
Business Ghana(20th) - BBC entertainment airs ‘doctor who’ special ON DStv

Related Items/Passing Mention
Belfast Telegraph(20th) - PDSA 'urns' good money from gifts

Thursday, October 21, 2010 Publicity: Death of the Doctor

The Sarah Jane Adventures - Death of the Doctor
Written by Russell T Davies; Directed by Ashley Way; Produced by Brian Minchin

Part One - Monday 25th October, 5:15-5;45pm CBBC/Wednesday 27th October, 4:30-5:00pm BBC1

When the Doctor is declared dead, old companions Sarah Jane and Jo Grant meet for the very first time, and join forces to discover the truth. As an interstellar conspiracy gathers around UNIT HQ, Clyde finds that he holds the fate of the Time Lord in his hand – quite literally!

Part Two - Tuesday 26th October, 5:15-5;45pm CBBC/Thursday 28th October, 4:30-5:00pm BBC1

Old friends fight together to make one last stand against the sinister Shansheeth. But with Clyde and Rani trapped in terrible danger, Sarah Jane and Jo Grant realise their worst fears – their friendship with the Doctor might be the very thing that dooms them.

Wednesday, 20 October 2010

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Article roundup 13th-20th October 2010

The last week or so has seen Doctor Who Live continue it's tour, and the preview of Death of the Doctor opened up another can of worms (spoiler bit below). Meanwhile, Matt Smith is either staying for a long while, or will only stay if he gets a movie, depending on the angle taken by the reporter! Fortunately, more sensible media look at what he actually had to say about a Doctor Who movie. Plus some more casting details for the new series, and the arrival of a police box in Brighton ...

Series Coverage
Den of Geek(20th) - Doctor Who: have the new Daleks been dumped?
The Sun(20th) - Teletubby Daleks given boot from Doctor Who
BSc Review(19th) - Mark Sheppard in Doctor Who Season 6
Airlock Alpha(18th) - Mark Sheppard Signs Up For 'Doctor Who'
Digital Spy(18th) - 'Supernatural' star joins 'Doctor Who'
Pop Culture Zoo(18th) - Mark Sheppard’s Doctor Who Character Revealed
ATV Network(17th) - Mark Sheppard to guest-star in Doctor Who?
io9(17th) - Omnipresent scifi character actor Mark Sheppard is headed to Doctor Who
All Your TV(18th) - Natalie Morales Wants A Role On 'Dr. Who'
Bang Showbiz(18th) - Matt Smith pushes Who boundaries
Digital Journal(18th) - Matt Smith ready to star in Doctor Who movie
The List(18th) - Matt Smith pushes Who boundaries
Nerdles(18th) - Matt Smith Thinks Johnny Depp Would Make A Good Doctor Who
Female First(18th) - Matt Smith Wants Doctor Who Movie
Star(17th) - Doctor Who movie for Matt
Gather(17th) - Doctor Who's Matt Smith Likes Idea of Movie - Who Would He Want Cast in Title Role?
Digital Spy(17th) - Matt Smith 'would love Doctor Who movie'
Metro(17th) - Matt Smith: I'd love to star in Doctor Who film
Anglotopia(17th) - Doctor Who News Roundup: Set Pictures, Movie News, Series 6 Casting and More!
Digital Journal(16th) - Matt Smith's star-studded Doctor Who wish list
Indian Television(15th) - 'Doctor Who' to film in US for the first time
Daemon's TV(14th) - DOCTOR WHO Filming In The U.S. For The First Time
Big Shiny Robot(13th) - Tom Cruise in Doctor Who?

Bang Showbiz(14th) - Terrifying dolls stalk Doctor Who
List(14th) - Terrifying dolls stalk Doctor Who
Sun(14th) - Doctor Who gets all dolled up
Airlock Alpha(18th) - Two Strips Of Latinum: An Immortal Mistake? (Regeneration)
Blastr(17th) - Why making Doctor Who immortal is a terrible mistake (Regeneration)
Airlock Alpha(15th) - BBC Scraps 'Doctor Who' Regeneration Limit
World News Heard Now(14th) - Doctor Who – Oh We Forgot To Tell You He Is Immortal Now
Den of Geek(14th) - Has Doctor Who just solved the regeneration problem?
Screen Rant(13th) - Doctor Who Is Officially Immortal
io9(12th) - Doctor Who's time traveler has become immortal

Sarah Jane Adventures
Digital Spy(19th) - The Doctor pays a visit to 'Sarah Jane'
Blastr(19th) - Sneak peek: 19 pics of Matt Smith's Sarah Jane Adventures episode
Den of Geek(19th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures: Death Of The Doctor gallery
Sun(15th) - Timelord of the Dance
ATV Network(16th) - TV Preview: The Sarah Jane Adventures
Digital Spy(14th) - 'SJA' exec 'unsure about Who crossovers'
io9(14th) - Doctor Who's youngest companion looks more like Harry Potter than ever
io9(14th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures (Phil Ford)
Digital Spy(13th) - Gallery: 'Sarah Jane - The Vault of Secrets'
The Last Broadcast(13th) - Phil Ford (The Sarah Jane Adventures) interview

Doctor Who Live
Express and Star(19th) - Dr Who Live cuts it – but only for children
Birmingham Mail(19th) - Review: Doctor Who Live at Birmingham NIA
Kirkintilloch Herald(19th) - Doctor Who show was a monster success!
Scotsman(18th) - Jonathan Trew: 'The Scottish Chamber Orchestra are delegated with the task of introducing young minds to Greek myths and String theory'
Independent(17th) - Doctor Who Live, Wembley Arena, London
Coventry Telegraph(15th) - Doctor Who travels through time to the West Midlands
Coventry Telegraph(15th) - 'Digital' Time Lord returns as his enemies take to stage
Daily Mail(15th) - No sofa required for Doctor Who Live 'glam rock panto' show
Huddersfield Daily Examiner(14th) - Dr Who the hero who isn’t there
flick filosopher(14th) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: a review of ‘Doctor Who’: Live at Wembley Arena
SFX(13th) - VIDEO Behind the scenes of Doctor Who Live

Awards/Nominations
Stage(18th) - Doctor Who and Being Human nominated for Writers’ Guild awards

People
Express(20th) - David Tennant among Scots lined up for Hobbit film
Airlock Alpha(18th) - David Tennant To Find Role in 'The Hobbit'?
Bang Showbiz(18th) - David Tennant's Hobbit role
Metro(18th) - Doctor Who's David Tennant lined up as Hobbit gets go-ahead
SFX(19th) - Fannish Inquisition – Tom Baker
Manx(19th) - Frazer Hines Launches Anniversary Tour On The Isle of Man
Digital Spy(19th) - LFF 2010: 'Womb' (Matt Smith)
Holy Moly(19th) - She must be Mad. Men? (mentions Karen Gillan)
Daily Record(19th) - Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page admits new Marple role is dream come true (non-Who role mention)
Independent(17th) - Plasticine-faced, jug-eared and ... so sexy (Martin Clunes)
STV(17th) - Doctor Who baddie Nigel Planer hopes for Young Ones reunion
Star(16th) - Listen to David Tennant's drunken message
Telegraph(15th) - Mark Gatiss: the journey of a geek made good
This is Nottingham(15th) - Doctor Who star Matt Smith: "I'm a huge Forest fan"
Huddersfield Daily Examiner(15th) - Exclusive interview with Denby Dale born actor Paul Copley
Isle of Man(14th) - Former Emmerdale and Doctor Who star to launch tour in the Isle of Man (Frazer Hines)
Anglophenia(13th) - Roundup: A New BBC Film Role for 'Doctor Who' Star Matt Smith

Merchandise
Escapist(20th) - Turning Doctor Who Into an Action Game a "Tough Challenge"
Computer and Video Games(19th) - Doctor Who Wii 'was a tough challenge' - Asylum
Computer and Video Games(18th) - Doctor Who Wii and DS games are 'for kids'
Computer and Video Games(15th) - Doctor Who: Return To Earth - first screens
Spong(15th) - Why Doctor Who Hearts Nintendo
Computer and Video Games(15th) - Why Doctor Who snubbed PS3, 360
Nintendo Life(14th) - Details of Doctor Who Titles Emerge from the TARDIS
Blogcritics(17th) - Music Review: Doctor Who: Series 4 - The Specials
SFX(15th) - BOOK REVIEW Doctor Who: The Coming Of The Terraphiles – Michael Moorcock
Den of Geek(13th) - Doctor Who: The Coming Of The Terraphiles book review
The Comet 24(14th) - DVD Review: The Sarah Jane Adventures: Complete Third Series
Herts Advertiser(14th) - DVD Review: The Sarah Jane Adventures: Complete Third Series
Herts Advertiser(14th) - DVD Review: Doctor Who: Complete Series Five
Geeks of Doom(14th) - Deal: ‘Torchwood’ Season 1 & 2 DVD or Blu-ray
Digital Spy(14th) - Date set for 'Doctor Who' series 5 album

Miscellaneous
ATV Network(20th) - Sexuality in Science Fiction
flick filosopher(20th) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: fanzine ‘Panic Moon’
flick filosopher(19th) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: the Doctor’s cameo in ‘Her Fearful Symmetry’
flick filosopher(18th) - classic ‘Doctor Who’ blogging: “Genesis of the Daleks”
SFX(18th) - You're Fired! (Colin Baker)
Dorset Echo(18th) - Dr Who items in Weymouth raffle
ATV Network(18th) - BBC One: What Jay Hunt Leaves Behind
SFX(17th) - Greatest Flying Cars
Scotsman(17th) - Dr Who sets tweed for re-generation
Epsom Guardian(17th) - Doctor Who-obsessed reverend joins Epsom church
io9(17th) - Man discovers Dalek in the rings of a tree, claims it's Jesus
Atlantic(16th) - Doctor Who, Rebooted
flick filosopher(15th) - ‘Doctor Who’ thing of the day: the politics that scrapped a ‘Doctor Who’ story in the 1970s
Brighton Argus(15th) - Tardis to fight crime in Brighton
24Dash(15th) - Council turns to Dr Who to tackle anti-social behaviour
BBC News(14th) - 'Tardis' to tackle anti-social behaviour in Brighton
Blastr(14th) - Image of the Day: When Doctor Who met Batman
WalesOnline(14th) - 10 things to do this weekend (John Barrowman)
Blastr(13th) - 14 sci-fi shows and their spin-offs compared by number of episodes
Rhino Times(13th) - Dr. Who, Climbing, Cakes and Tony Blair
TVShowsOnDVD(13th) - Doctor Who - Day of the Daleks and other Classic Stories Revealed for DVD Plans
Anglophenia(13th) - Watch: 'Sherlock,' 'Doctor Who' Fans Show Their Love at NYCC

Passing Mention/Related Articles
Daily Mail(18th) - 'Outlander' author discusses story, characters (Jamie as inspiration)
The Ticker(18th) - Trend Review (Karen Gillan fashion)
Inside Pulse(16th) - Superman’s John Henry Irons as STEEL returns with new #1 in January (Steve Lyons)
Belfast Telegraph(15th) - Robert McNeill: Not much harmony over Prince Charles’ latest tome
Passport Magazine(13th) - Passport Magazine Covers the Annual Iris Prize

Humour
Blastr(19th) - 20 sci-fi LOLCats that may actually make you LOL

Saturday, 16 October 2010

Saturday, October 16, 2010 Publicity: The Vault of Secrets

The Sarah Jane Adventures - The Vault of Secrets
Written by Phil Ford; Directed by Joss Agnew; Produced by Brian Minchin

Part One - Monday 18th October, 5:15-5;45pm CBBC/Wednesday 20th October, 4:30-5:00pm BBC1

When an old enemy, Androvax the Veil, returns to Earth, the gang face a dilemma, as the alien-busting adventure series continues. Should they trust him – or does the legendary Vault hold an even greater terror?

A second threat then arises when android guardians threaten to destroy anyone who uncovers their secrets.

Part Two - Tuesday 19th October, 5:15-5;45pm CBBC/Thursday 21st October, 4:30-5:00pm BBC1

As the battle between Sarah Jane, Androvax and the androids reaches its climax, Rani has to save her own mother from being caught in the crossfire. But, as the Vault opens, with the destiny of the entire Veil species at stake, is it too late to save anyone?

Supporting Cast:
Gita Chandra - Mina Anwar; Haresh Chandra - Ace Bhatti; Mr Dread - Angus Wright; Androvax - Mark Goldthorp; Ocean Waters - Cheryl Campbell; Minty - David Webber; Gill - Sophie Benjamin

Links:
BBC Doctor Who Website - The Vault of Secrets (part one)
BBC Doctor Who Website - The Vault of Secrets (part two)

Media Articles:
ATV Network(16th) - TV Preview: The Sarah Jane Adventures
Digital Spy(14th) - 'SJA' exec 'unsure about Who crossovers'
io9(14th) - Doctor Who's youngest companion looks more like Harry Potter than ever
io9(14th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures (Phil Ford)
Digital Spy(13th) - Gallery: 'Sarah Jane - The Vault of Secrets'
The Last Broadcast(13th) - Phil Ford (The Sarah Jane Adventures) interview

Monday, 11 October 2010

Monday, October 11, 2010 Publicity: The Nightmare Man

The Sarah Jane Adventures - The Nightmare Man

Written by Joseph Lidster; Directed by Joss Agnew; Produced by Brian Minchin

Part One - Monday 11th October, 5:15-5;45pm CBBC/Wednesday 13th October, 4:30-5:00pm BBC2

In the first two-part adventure, The Nightmare Man, Sarah Jane's adopted son, Luke, faces life-changing events and Bannerman Road will never be the same again when he has his first nightmare and is haunted by a dark figure from his dreams. A strange entity is reaching out to our world, with terrible consequences for the whole human race.

Part Two - Tuesday 12th October, 5:15-5;45pm CBBC/Thursday 14th October, 4:30-5:00pm BBC2

With Luke, Clyde and Rani trapped in a bizarre dreamscape, Sarah Jane must fight alone in the concluding part of the first story in the fourth series of The Sarah Jane Adventures. As the Nightmare Man grows stronger, only K9 might hold the key, but can Luke summon the courage to face his adult life before the whole world becomes trapped in an endless nightmare?

Supporting Cast:
The Nightmare Man - Julian Bleach; Slitheen - Paul Kasey; Voice of Slitheen - Toby Longworth; Louise Marlowe - Doon Mackichan

Links:
BBC Doctor Who Website - The Nightmare Man (part one)
BBC Doctor Who Website - The Nightmare Man (part two)
Doctor Who in the Media: BBC Press Park article

Media Articles:
Nerdles(8th) - Sarah Jane Star Thinks Matt Smith Looks Like An Alien
flick filosopher(8th) - Elisabeth Sladen doesn’t understand the popularity of Sarah Jane Smith
Digital Spy(6th) - Sladen: 'Matt Smith is an alien'
Indian Television(6th) - CBBC unveils content for new season
Pink Paper(5th) - TV: The Sarah Jane Adventures
Den of Geek(5th) - The Sarah Jane Adventures series 4 episodes 1 & 2 spoiler-free review: The Nightmare Man
Digital Spy(4th) - Ten teasers about 'Death of the Doctor'
The Stage(4th) - Combat Kids, Just William & Sarah Jane: CBBC’s autumn line-up
South Wales Echo(1st) - Is Matt’s Doctor Who a turn-off?
Daily Star(4th) - Doctor Who gets help from old friends
The List(4th) - Old Doctor Who stars save Time Lord
Seenit(4th) - Sarah Jane Adventures returns this month
Digital Spy(1st) - Sladen 'can't explain Sarah Jane popularity'

Sunday, 10 October 2010

Sunday, October 10, 2010 BBC America Press Release: Doctor Who to film in the U.S. for the first time

BBC America have issued a press release relating to Doctor Who going to the United States for filming for the next series of Doctor Who:

DOCTOR WHO TO FILM IN THE U.S. FOR THE FIRST TIME

Upcoming season's first two episodes to be set in the U.S.

The BBC announced today that season six of Doctor Who, which delivered record ratings for BBC AMERICA earlier this year, will open with a spectacular two-parter set in the U.S. and penned by 'Who supremo' Steven Moffat.

In the special two-parter co-produced with BBC AMERICA, key scenes will be filmed in Utah for a story set in the late '60s in which the Doctor, Amy and Rory find themselves on a secret summons that takes them on an adventure from the desert in Utah - right to the Oval Office itself.

Production on episodes one and two of the new season starts in Cardiff this month and Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill will then travel to America in mid November to shoot pivotal scenes. They will also be joined by Alex Kingston who reprises her role as River Song.

Showrunner and lead writer, Steven Moffat, said: "The Doctor has visited every weird and wonderful planet you can imagine, so he was bound get round to America eventually! And of course every Doctor Who fan will be jumping up and down and saying he's been in America before. But not for real, not on location - and not with a story like this one! Oh, you wait!"

Piers Wenger, Head of Drama BBC Wales and Executive Producer, added: "Steven's scripts generally inspire us to go that extra mile - this time we're going that extra four thousand. Thanks to our friends at BBC AMERICA and to the continuing ambition of our lead writer and production team, the first two episodes of Matt Smith's second season as the Doctor are going global and look set to become Doctor Who's most action-packed and ambitious season opener yet".

The new season follows on from the Doctor Who Christmas special guest starring Katherine Jenkins and Michael Gambon which is due to premiere at Christmas. Season six will start airing on BBC AMERICA in spring 2011 and has been split into two blocks, with the second block airing in autumn 2011. By splitting the series Moffat plans to give viewers one of the most exciting Doctor Who cliffhangers and plot twists ever, leaving them waiting, on the edge of their seats, until the autumn to find out what happens.

2010 has been a breakthrough year for the Doctor Who franchise across all platforms since BBC AMERICA became the official home of the series. The series reached the number one spot on the "Top TV Seasons" chart on iTunes and now Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Season hits stores on Blu-ray and DVD on November 9.

Doctor Who was co-commissioned by Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning for BBC One and Jay Hunt, Controller of BBC One and will be produced by Marcus Wilson (Life on Mars) and Sanne Wohlenberg (Margaret). Steven Moffat is Lead Writer and Executive Producer (Sherlock Holmes) with Piers Wenger, Head of Drama, BBC Wales and Beth Willis (Ashes to Ashes), also Executive Producing.

Filming is taking place in Cardiff until March 2011.

The BBC have also issued a press release:

The TARDIS crash lands in America for series six of Doctor Who on BBC One

The BBC announced today that series six of Doctor Who will open with a spectacular two-parter set in the US and penned by "Who supremo" Steven Moffat.

In the special two-parter co-produced with BBC America, key scenes will be filmed in Utah for a story set in the late Sixties in which the Doctor, Amy and Rory find themselves on a secret summons that takes them on an adventure from the desert in Utah right to the Oval Office itself.

Production on episodes one and two of the new series starts in Cardiff this month and Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill will then travel to America in mid-November to shoot pivotal scenes. They will also be joined by Alex Kingston who reprises her role as River Song.

Showrunner and lead writer, Steven Moffat, said: "The Doctor has visited every weird and wonderful planet you can imagine, so he was bound get round to America eventually! And of course every Doctor Who fan will be jumping up and down and saying he's been in America before. But not for real, not on location – and not with a story like this one! Oh, you wait!"

Piers Wenger, Head of Drama BBC Wales and Executive Producer, added: "Steven's scripts generally inspire us to go that extra mile – this time we're going that extra four thousand. Thanks to our friends at BBC America and to the continuing ambition of our lead writer and production team, the first two episodes of Matt Smith's second series as the Doctor are going global and look set to become Doctor Who's most action-packed and ambitious season opener yet."

The new series follows on from the Doctor Who Christmas Special guest starring Katherine Jenkins and Michael Gambon which is due to broadcast at Christmas. Series six will start airing on BBC One in spring 2011 and has been split into two blocks, with the second block airing in autumn 2011.

By splitting the series Moffat plans to give viewers one of the most exciting Doctor Who cliffhangers and plot twists ever, leaving them waiting, on the edge of their seats, until the autumn to find out what happens.

The series was co-commissioned by Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning for BBC One and Jay Hunt, Controller of BBC One and will be produced by Marcus Wilson (Whitechapel) and Sanne Wohlenberg (Margaret). Steven Moffat is lead writer and executive producer with Piers Wenger, Head of Drama, BBC Wales and Beth Willis (Ashes To Ashes), also executive producing.

Filming is taking place in Cardiff until March 2010.

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